Baramulla, June 24 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the gradual reopening of tourist spots in the Union Territory, which have remained closed following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.

While speaking to the reporters, Jammu and Kashmir CM said, "We have to speak to the police and those responsible for security and gradually open the places (of tourism)."

He stressed that the prolonged closure of tourist destinations could send the wrong message at a time when efforts are being made to project normalcy in the region.

"On one hand, we speak of promoting tourism and normalising Kashmir, the PM (Narendra Modi) is taking meetings to resume tourism in Kashmir, but if w...